1 In electromagnetic waves, energy is transferred through vibrations of electric and magnetic fields. 2  In sound waves, energy is transferred through vibration of air particles or particles of a solid through which the sound travels.3  In water waves, energy is transferred through the vibration of the water particles. In electromagnetic waves, energy is transferred through vibrations of electric and magnetic fields. 2  In sound waves, energy is transferred through vibration of air particles or particles of a solid through which the sound travels. 3  In water waves, energy is transferred through the vibration of the water particles.
The location of deserts is dependent on two factors, latitude and global wind patterns. Most deserts are located between 15' and 35' latitude, both north and south of the equator. In terms of global wind patterns, most deserts are located within the Southeastern and Northeastern trade winds belt.
The desert and steppe regions of North America and central Asia extend to higher latitudes (40 to 45 degrees). Desert lands and steppes comprise about 30 percent of Earth's land area (Fig.13.2).n middle-latitude areas, surface winds crossing a mountainous area rise on the near (windward) side and sink on the far (leeward) side. Desert to semiarid conditions exist in valleys and basins where the prevailing winds descend after having first risen to cross a mountain range. 3.